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It was built as an imperial garden by the Emperor Quianlong to celebrate his mother's birthday in 1750. It is built on an area of over 290 hectares which 3/4 of the area are covered by the water of the Kinning Lake. It has been rebuilt many times due to the destruction by different wars. It is open to the public since 1924 and protected by UNESCO since 1998.
The Summer Palace is home to the Kinning Lake, East Palace Gate, Hall of Benevolence and Longevity,Hall of Dispelling Clouds, Tower of Buddhist Incense, Hall of the Sea of Wisdom
Garden of Harmonious Interests,Suzhou Market Street,BackLake
Seventeen-Arch Bridge, Bronze Ox,Marble Boat, The Island
Long Gallery, Longevity Hill,Hall of Jade Billows, Garden of Virtue and Harmony,Hall of Joyful Longevity and more.
Hope you'll enjoy this collection of pictures
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